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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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